Sirius' Mirror & Knife

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--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, justcarol67 at y... wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, cubs9911 at a... wrote:
> > I was wondering today what the purpose will be of the mirror that 
> > Sirius gave to Harry.  I wonder if anyone thinks that Harry will 
> > need this sometime in the future. 
> > 
> > JR


> 
> I think it has already served its purpose: to prove to Harry (and
> the reader) that Sirius is really dead.
> 
> Carol (with apologies for the short post)



bboy_mn:
Let's not forget that Sirius gave Harry a magical knife that Harry
threw in the bottom of his trunk and forgot about until a few months
later when he desperately wished he had it. (unlock any door, untie
any knot)

Then, in the next book, not only did he have it, but he used it
several times.

I'm guessing the mirror will reappear in the next book and play a
role. I'm just not sure how significant a role.

I also wonder if Harry shows the mirror to Hermione and explains it to
her, if she would be able to whip up a couple more, one for her and
one for Ron. 

Someone else pondered whether or not the mirror could be repaired,
citing the fact that Harry's Nimbus 2000 could not be repair. 

We must remember that the Numbus broom was not just broken, it was
totally demolished. In the middle of a horrendous storm, it was
beaten, pummeled, and demolished by the Whomping Willow. There was
nothing left but a couple twigs and some splinters. 

On the other hand, when Harry broke the mirror, it was inside his
trunk. That means that ALL the pieces of the mirror are still there
and available for the repair. Conclusion, yes, I think the mirror can
be repaired.

Just a thought.

bboy-mn